The National Zoological Garden (NZG) in Pretoria is marking a milestone as it celebrates its 125th anniversary this month. Recognised as South Africa’s only zoo with national status, the NZG has spent ...

Pretoria - One of South Africa’s most endangered amphibians has recently found a home at Pretoria Zoo. The zoo acquired 10 critically endangered Pickersgill’s reed frogs (Hyperolius pickersgilli) last ...

A silverback gorilla has a new reason to smile after losing a rotten tooth. Several specialists were brought in to conduct dental surgery on the huge beast earlier this week after zoo staff found the ...

Pretoria - The EMS Foundation has again accused the National Zoological Gardens (Pretoria Zoo) of depriving resident elephant Charlie of getting the best available healthcare. The organisation says ...

It is a scenario familiar to every dentist: a patient calls in with a throbbing toothache that requires prompt attention. What is less normal is for the sufferer to be a 29-stone silverback gorilla.

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — When it comes to the niche business of moving elephants, Dr. Amir Khalil and his team might be the best. The Egyptian veterinarian’s résumé includes possibly the most ...